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A Cork barbers has shared the hilariously bad results after some of their regulars attempted to get by without them.

Slick bazzers are few and far between in the Rebel County as barbers and salons shut over the coronavirus safety measures.

Most people can take comfort in the fact they won't be seen looking scruffy as they won't be out and about. In the grand context of things hair has never been less important.

Others, who may be bored in their homes, are getting experimental with razors. Some of the results make for great entertainment.

The BarberShop in Innishannon is one of many who are dearly missed and they've helped lighten the public mood buy sharing some of the home botch jobs.

The usually-busy shop, who will be closed until at least April 19th, urged everyone to let their hair grow and promised they'll be there to provide a top job when it's safe to do so.

Fair play to these amateurs for providing us all with a much-needed laugh.

They said: "Lads please don't be one of these guys while you're in self isolation....a few weeks of hair growth will do you no harm...also where will you be going anyway? ...let it grow, you will get a better haircut when this is all over! #StaySafe hope to see you all very soon."

That said, not all of the first-time hairdressing attempts have ended in failure.

This week a Bishopstown woman took a big risk and allowed her husband of 47 years to have a go at dying her hair.

Snowie Dunphy Healy bravely allowed Mick take on the job - and took the necessary precaution of doing it outside.

(Image: Michelle Healy)

The heartwarming photo was shared by their daughter Michelle who said they opted to do it in the garden as Mick's inexperience meant there was a serious risk of getting dye on the bathroom tiles.

And their worries were fair enough - as it appears the 71-year-old civil engineer couldn't keep the stuff off his face never mind the floor.

Despite the messy start Snowie was delighted with the final result according to Michelle, so Mick may have found his new calling.